Federal Regulation
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Dinallo Weighs In On Proposed Fed Regs
By Jim ConnollyNew York's Insurance Superintendent thinks the proposed optional Federal charter for insurance would mostly be "a horrendous idea."
February 02, 2009
Frank To Draft OFC ProposalRep. Barney Frank, D-Mass., chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, said today that a top panel priority will be working on legislation that would create an optional federal charter, "particularly for life insurers."
February 02, 2009
FSR Backs National Regulator PlanThe Financial Services Roundtable is proposing creation of a federal financial regulator that would oversee the insurance industry along with other financial services sectors.
February 02, 2009
FSR Backs National Regulator PlanThe Financial Services Roundtable is proposing creation of a federal financial regulator that would oversee the insurance industry along with other financial services sectors.
February 01, 2009
What's Up, Punxsutawney Phil?Feb. 2 is Groundhog Day, when Punxsutawney Phil gives his fans some insight into whether we will have 6 more weeks of winter by observing whether he sees his shadow.
February 01, 2009
Mary Schapiro's PrioritiesHere are the top three priorities that, on January 15, Mary Schapiro told the Senate Banking Committee she would focus on if confirmed as the...
February 01, 2009
The Perfect PonziAt the time of this writing, the Bernie Madoff story is the most popular topic in America. A quick Google search reveals countless newspaper, magazine,...
February 01, 2009
Is Mary What the SEC Needs?At press time on January 15, the Senate Banking Committee was holding Mary Schapiro's confirmation hearing to be the next head of the Securities and...